Recruitment of Executive Trainees

Power System Operation Corporation Ltd.

ELECTRICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE

Advt. No. CC/07/2018 Date : 31.08.2018

Power System Operation Corporation Ltd. (POSOCO), a Govt. of India Enterprise, under Ministry of Power, Govt. of
India, is a Knowledge based organization of national importance. It is responsible for managing the power system
operations - a mission critical activity, with security, economy and reliability. To achieve this, it has adopted a multi-
disciplinary approach with state of the art technology. It ensures equitable use of Transmission Infrastructure and
has invested significantly in its human capital and towards strengthening the whole power system faculty. It
operates the National Load Despatch Centre and the five Regional Load Despatch Centers.

To take i t s growth curve to further heights, POSOCO is looking for Bright, Committed and Energetic
Engineers to join its fold as EXECUTIVE TRAINEES in the disciplines of Electrical & Computer Science.

VACANCIES & RESERVATION

Details of number of vacancies and reservation shall be indicated separately in the notification to be published on our
website under “Career” section. However, reservation shall be provided to OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwD candidates depending on
the number of vacancies and as per Govt. of India Directives.

Final Year / Semester students who expect their results by 14th August 2019 are also eligible, provided they have obtained
65% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters/years up to pre-final examination.

The posts are identified suitable for the following subcategories of PwD as per identification of posts by Govt. of India :-

Post PwD Subcategories identified suitable

ET (Electrical) Orthopedically Handicapped (one leg), Hearing Handicapped
Orthopedically Handicapped (One Leg/ one arm/ both leg/ One Arm & Leg),
ET (Computer Science)
Hearing Handicapped, Visually Handicapped (Blind/ Low Vision)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

a. Valid Score in the GATE 2019

Candidate should have appeared in the corresponding paper of GATE 2019 as shown in the following table and
Qualified in the same. The qualifying marks shall be as declared by GATE 2019 organizing authority. For details on
Qualifying marks for all categories, please visit GATE Website.

Sl. No. Post Corresponding GATE 2019 Paper

1 ET (Electrical) Electrical Engineering (EE)
2 ET (Computer Science) Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

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b. Upper Age Limit

28 years as on 31.07.2019 (Candidates should have been born on or after 01.08.1991)

c. Essential Qualification : ET (Electrical) & ET (Computer Science)

Course Discipline Percentage of marks

Electrical Percentage of Marks
Computer Science
Full Time B.E./ Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Computer Science/ Minimum 65% or
B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) Electrical and Electronics/ Computer Engg./ Equivalent CGPA *
from recognized Power Systems Engineering/ Information Technology
University/ Institute Power Engineering
(Electrical)

Final Year / Semester students who expect their results by 14 .08 .20 19 are also eligible, provided they
have obtained 65% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters/years up to pre-final
examination.

* For instruction on conversion of CGPA into percentage, refer to points 7 and 8 of “GENERAL
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS”.

RELAXATIONS AND CONCESSIONS

1. Reservation/ relaxation/ concession to OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Ex – SM/ J&K Domiciled/ Victims of riots
shall be as per Government of India directives.
2. Persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability shall only be eligible for the benefit
for PwD.
3. Relaxation in Marks in essential qualification for SC/ST/PwD candidates: Qualifying Marks in essential
qualification is relaxed to pass marks for posts reserved for the respective category.
4. Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
a. For OBC (NCL) candidates : 3 years (for posts reserved for the respective category)
b. For SC/ST candidates : 5 years (for posts reserved for the respective category)
c. For PwD candidates : 10 years over and above category relaxation
d. J&K Domicile / Ex- Servicemen/ Victims of riots : As per Govt. of India directives
5. Reservation/ Relaxation / Concession for SC / ST will be subject to submission of relevant Caste Certificate in
the prescribed format issued by a competent authority at time of interview, if called for.
6. Relaxation / Concession for J&K Domiciled / Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots will be subject to
submission of relevant Age relaxation cum Domicile certificate /Discharge certificate etc. in the
prescribed format issued by a competent authority at time of interview, if called for.
7. Reservation and Relaxation for OBC (NCL) will be subject to submission of a copy of the latest OBC
(NCL) certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India for “Appointment to posts under Govt.
of India” from a competent authority at the time of interview, if called for.
8. Reservation / Relaxation / Concession for Persons with Disability is subject to submission of medical
certificate in prescribed format in support of disability issued by the Government Medical Board at the

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time of interview, if called for.

9. Candidates working in POSOCO are advised to refer to internal circular before filling up the application.
10. Relaxation/ Concession for POSOCO Departmental Candidates
 No Upper Age Limit
 Qualifying Marks in essential qualification is relaxed to 50% for General and OBC (NCL) Category.
 Departmental Candidates should hold valid qualifying score in the corresponding papers of GATE 2019
i.e. Electrical Engineering (EE)/Computer Science and Information Technology (CS).
 No application fee for applying in POSOCO

Trainees working in POSOCO shall not be considered as Departmental Candidate. Please refer to
Internal Circular before filling up the application for further details.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Process consists of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE 2019,
Group Discussion & Personal Interview.

Eligible candidates will have to appear in the corresponding papers of GATE 2019 i.e. Electrical Engineering (EE)/
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS).

Candidates qualified in corresponding paper of GATE 2019 shall only be eligible to be considered for the next
stage of selection. Qualifying marks in GATE-2019 shall be as decided by GATE-2019 conducting authority.

Qualified candidates shall be short-listed category-wise for Group Discussion & Personal Interview based on
their normalized marks out of 100 in GATE 2019, in the corresponding paper.

Candidates shall obtain information about their status through their login at the POSOCO Online Application
System. Shortlisted candidates shall be able to download their interview call letter and other relevant
documents through the candidate login.

Candidates shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Interview shall be required to bring the documents as
mentioned in their interview call letter.
Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview in order to be considered for empanelment. The qualifying
% in interview for different categories are as mentioned below:

Category Qualifying % in Interview

Unreserved 40%
OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/ 30% ( for posts reserved for the corresponding category)
PwD
/
Group
SC/ discussion will not have any Qualifying Marks.

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Weightage of Different Parameters

For calculation of final score of a candidate for empanelment, the weightages of marks obtained in GATE
2019, Group Discussion and Interview shall be as indicated below:
GATE 2019 Marks (out of 100) in corresponding Paper 85%
Group Discussion 3%
Personal Interview 12%
Total 100%

Empanelment of Candidates
Candidates who qualify in the Personal Interview will only be adjudged suitable for empanelment. Therefore
it is again reiterated that candidates who have qualified in GATE 2019 and shall have to qualify Personal
Interview separately in order to be considered eligible for empanelment.

Please note that only GATE 2019 score (Normalized Marks out of 100) is valid for this recruitment
process. GATE score of 2018 or prior is not valid.
The offer of appointment shall be issued to the suitable candidates in the order of category wise merit
and based on the requirement. Selected candidates shall be notified through their login in Online
application system.

Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the Pre -Employment
Medical Examination to be conducted as per POSOCO Norms and Standards of Medical Fitness.

HEALTH
Applicants should have sound health. No relaxation in POSOCO Medical Norms is allowed. For details of
standards on medical fitness, please visit career section of our website: www.posoco.in

COMPENSATION PACKAGE
Selected candidates for will be placed in the pay scale of ₹ 60000-180000 and other allowances and benefits as
applicable, during the one-year training period. The Corporation offers a very attractive pay package which is one of
the best in the Industry.

On regularization, compensation package for all above posts will also include Performance Related Pay, Company
Leased Accommodation / Company Quarters or HRA, Reimbursement of monthly conveyance expenditure, mobile
facility, Group Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, PF, Gratuity, Pension & Leave encashment etc.

The Corporation also offers excellent facilities like Short and Long term Loans & Advances including House Building
Advance, Medical facilities for self and dependents etc. in accordance with the policies of the Corporation from time
to time.

SERVICE AGREEMENT BOND

The selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond to successfully complete the
prescribed training period and thereafter serve the organization for at least three years. The amount of
the bond is INR 1,00,000/- for General/OBC (NCL) candidates and INR 50,000/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION/APPLICATION

1. Candidates appeared and hold valid score in corresponding paper of GATE 2019.

2. For details on GATE -2019, please visit http://www.gate.iitm.ac.in/

3. Application window for POSOCO shall be open from 16.09.2018 to 15.10.2018. Candidates have to
register themselves online at POSOCO website with details of their GATE 2019 Application No.,
GATE 2019 Registration Number and other required information, which will be made available at
CAREER section of www.posoco.in.

4. SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM/Departmental candidates are exempt from payment of application fees. You are
required to login to your candidate login section and then deposit non-refundable application fees
of Rs. 500/- through online mode only. On submission of application fees, your application process
will be treated as complete. Candidates are required to show their GATE 2019 Admit card and
GATE 2019 Score card for verification at the time of GD/Interview/Joining in POSOCO.

5. Candidates are not required to send any hard copy of application to POSOCO. In-complete
applications / applications without application fees (if applicable) will be rejected.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply for POSOCO.

2. Before applying, the candidate should ensure that he / she fulfills the eligibility criteria and other norms
mentioned in this advertisement.

3. Essential qualification should be recognized in India and from a recognized Institution or University.

4. Candidates will have the option for appearing in Hindi for GD/ Interview.

5. Vacancies are for all the locations, where POSOCO has a presence. Selected candidates shall be posted
for OJT and final postings accordingly.

6. Management reserves the right to cancel / restrict /enlarge / modify / alter the recruitment/
selection process, if need so arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason
thereafter.
7. Date of issuance of final mark sheet shall be taken as the date of acquiring qualification.

8. Wherever CGPA/OGPA/DGPA or Letter Grade in a degree / diploma is awarded, its equivalent

percentage of marks must be indicated in the application form as per norms adopted by University /
Institute.

9. Percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree shall be calculated based on
the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree.
In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA
to percentage of marks shall be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from

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where they have obtained the bachelor’s degree.

In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks,
the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible
CGPA and multiplying the result with 100

10. Candidates working in Govt. organisations / PSU are required to produce “No Objection Certificate” at
the time of Interview.

11. Candidates claiming reservation under OBC (NCL) should belong to OBC- Non creamy layer as on last
date of online submission of application to POSOCO.

12. Candidates selected in POSOCO are liable to be posted anywhere in India and Abroad.

13. For any queries regarding this recruitment please send email to posocohr@posoco.in with <<Name of
Post>> ” in the subject line. Candidates are required to add this email-id to their address book in order
to avoid any email communication gap.

14. No correspondence regarding this recruitment made in Complaint Management System of POSOCO,
will be entertained.

15. Legal jurisdiction will be NCT of Delhi in case of any cause / dispute.

16. Candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage of recruitment/ selection process or after joining, if any
information provided by the candidate is not found in conformity with the eligibility criteria notified or
if POSOCO comes across any evidence/knowledge that the qualification, experience and any other
particulars indicated in application/other forms/formats are not recognized/ false/ misleading and /
or amounts to suppression of information/particulars which should have been brought to the
notice of POSOCO.

17. Mere appearance in GATE 2019 or submission of application to POSOCO does not guarantee the
adequacy of candidature for being considered for further selection process.

18. Complaints attributable to the incompatibility of the Client Systems, ignorance of users, non-availability
of internet connectivity or any other aspects beyond the direct control of POSOCO employees or
systems will not be entertained.

19. All information regarding this recruitment process would be made available in the career section of
POSOCO website only. Applicants are advised to check the web site periodically for important
updates. Once registered for POSOCO, all correspondences shall be made through their registere d e-
mail ID or candidate login only.

IMPORTANT DATES

Commencement of Online Submission of Application 16.09.2018

Last date for Online submission of Application 15.10.2018

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